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Kia Spectra vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Spectra vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,925

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $4,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,760

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $4,699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelSpectraMalibuMalibu
TrimSXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $21,185 $27,095
Base Invoice $14,980 $20,020 $25,605
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
Sunroof 700 800 800
Remote start 250    
Bodyside moldings   150  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360    
Sunroof 625 664 664
Remote start 215    
Bodyside moldings   125  
Options (change) 1,350 950 800
Options (change) 1,200 789 664
Destination 580 650 650
Total Price $17,925 $22,785 $28,545
Total Invoice $16,760 $21,459 $26,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,169
Model Year200620082008
ModelSpectraMalibuMalibu
TrimSXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4169hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionM5A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16225/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$17,925$22,785$28,545
Adjustments for Features0-1,625-5,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,925$21,160$23,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050
Total Invoice$16,760$21,459$26,919
Adjustments for Features0-1,530-5,031
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,760$19,929$21,888
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,959

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200620082008
ModelSpectraMalibuMalibu
TrimSXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
4-speed automatic $800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,470$3,095$6,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,625$5,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,530-5,031

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062008
ModelSpectraMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in112.3 in
Length176.4 in191.8 in
Width68.3 in70.3 in
Height57.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft315.1 ft3

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